Perfect World Entertainment, a respected MMORPG developer together with Cryptic Studios and CBS Consumer Products released recently that the eagerly anticipated Star Trek Online is now live as a to-play game. The online game is based on the popular American sci-fi entertainment franchise Star Trek. Star Trek Online -to-Play is a triple-A MMO experience without any kind of cost to the player. To celebrate the launch of STO F2P, the team over at Cryptic Studios has released a new game trailer.

"We couldn't be more excited,"said Jack Emmert, CEO, Cryptic Studios, Inc. "Updating Star Trek Online to the popular to-play model removes those barriers of entry that previously kept fans and casual gamers away. Anyone can download and play Star Trek Online at no cost. There's no better way to see how sitting in the captain's chair feels."

The kick off of Star Trek Online -to-Play will let anyone download and play the online game for without any retail copy or monthly subscription fee. Players will have the choice of accessing optional features through the virtual shop.